TONSILLITIS

TONSILLITIS

1. TYPES

   • Bacteria
     • Throat swab culture
   • Viral
     • If swab negative

2. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

   • Tonsillitis, inflammatory infection of the tonsils caused by invasion of the mucous membrane by microorganisms, usually hemolytic streptococci or viruses. (Britannica, 2014)

3. VITAL SIGNS OF JENNIFER

   • Temp: 102.8°
   • HR: 128
   • RR: 24

4. CLINICAL PRESENTATION

   • Diffuse Extudates
   • Fever
   • Sore Throat
   • Tender Tonsils
   • Malaise
   • Hot & Dry Skin

5. DEFINITION

   • Inflamation of the tonsils

6. ADAPTIVE RESPONSE

   • Swollen and tender lymph nodes
   • Fever
   • Enlarged tonsils with exudate

7. MANAGEMENT

   • VIRAL
     • Hydration
     • Rest
     • Pain & Fever Control
   • BACTERIAL
     • Treat With Antibiotics
       • Erythromycin (Medscape, 2012)
       • Pencillin (Medscape, 2012)
       • Clindamycin (Medscape, 2012)
   • RECURRENT INFECTIONS
     • Surgery may be recommended (Tonsilectomy)
       • Children with a recurring tonsillitis may benefit from a tonsillectomy (Huether & McCance, 2012)

8. FUNCTION OF THE TONSILS

   • To trap bacteria and viruses that you may breathe in

9. EPIDIMIOLOGY

   • Tonsillitis caused by bacteria (streptococcus species) Streptococcus species typically occurs in children aged 5 to 15 years, while viral tonsillitis is more common in younger children.

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